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A blog from our CEO, Aylin Basom, on why alternative sourcing strategies are critical for today's global economy.

The Hackett Group’s 2025 Supplier Diversity Study highlights why organizations are investing more in their supplier diversity programs and how they are evolving to drive measurable business impact. 

Supplier.io today announced its supplier database has surpassed 10 million suppliers and now includes over $9 trillion in tracked spend history.

Using data, benchmarking, and supplier discovery to drive sourcing decisions that reduce risk and create value.

See how Supplier.io’s Data Enrichment gives you a clearer, more detailed view of your supplier network so you can make informed sourcing decisions and strengthen procurement programs. 

Our recent webinar, featuring insights from responsible sourcing professionals, shed light on how organizations are navigating supply chain risk and volatility by strategically engaging small, diverse, and local suppliers.

If your business depends on a steady supply of key products, failing to diversify your supplier base—particularly by tapping into small and local suppliers—could leave you vulnerable to rising costs, delays, and operational risks.

In a recent webinar, we discussed changing economic trends and procurement spending with several industry experts. Discover our key takeaways on what the changing economy means for procurement.

Experts share valuable insights and best practices that other financial institutions can leverage to strengthen their responsible sourcing programs.

Our recent webinar discussed how procurement leaders can optimize responsible sourcing strategies to mitigate risk and leverage supplier intelligence to enhance supply chain resilience.

A note from our CEO, Aylin Basom, on the recent challenges and opportunities we've seen in our industry, including market volatility and evolving global landscapes.

In today’s volatile manufacturing supply chain landscape, supplier diversity is no longer just a corporate social responsibility initiative—it's a strategic imperative.

Award Winners Supported 1.4 Million Jobs and $105 Billion in Wages through Small and Diverse Spend

By Aylin Basom, CEO @ Supplier.io. The role of supplier diversity has become more crucial than ever, offering a strategic advantage by enhancing supply chain resilience and agility.

Supplier.io Receives Five Recognitions for Triple-Digit Revenue Growth, Strong Female Leadership, and Innovations in ESG Technology

How cost, sustainability, AI, and shifting economic policies are reshaping supplier diversity programs.

A sustainable supply chain integrates environmental and social considerations into every aspect of sourcing, production, and distribution.

During the final webinar of our Masterclass Series, experts shared valuable insights into how organizations can quantify and communicate the economic impact of their spend with small and diverse suppliers.

In a recent Supplier.io Tier 2 webinar, experts shared valuable insights on building and optimizing Tier 2 supplier diversity programs.

ESG software has become an essential tool to increase supply chain visibility, enabling organizations to track, report, and improve ESG performance across their supply chains.

In a recent Supplier.io webinar, Dwayne Norris, Supplier Diversity Manager at Enterprise Mobility, shared his insights on how supplier diversity leaders can cultivate stronger partnerships with their internal stakeholders.

In a recent Supplier.io webinar, experts discussed why data accuracy is often underestimated and how programs can benefit from industry benchmarks.

In a recent Supplier.io webinar we heard from industry experts who have helped organizations successfully launch and grow their supplier diversity programs.

Procurement teams are in a unique position to lead the charge on sustainability. With the right data, tools, and supplier engagement, they can help their companies reach net-zero targets and build more sustainable supply chains.

EIA breaks down the benefits of your partnerships with diverse suppliers, giving you a clearer picture of how you’re helping create jobs, boost incomes, and support local economies.

Amazon Business integration simplifies Tier 2 reporting and spend tracking with the largest and most accurate supplier diversity data.

Supplier.io's 7th annual State of Supplier Diversity Report reveals new insights into metrics, exec engagement, ESG, and other key trends.

Industry experts explore 4 ways you can better connect your supplier diversity program with the business and demonstrate value

New report from Supplier.io and Impak Analytics offers a comprehensive look into these risks and provides actionable strategies for procurement teams to tackle them effectively.

New report from Supplier.io and Impak Analytics offers a comprehensive look into these risks and provides actionable strategies for procurement teams to tackle them effectively.

A recent report by CDP reveals that Scope 3 Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions can often significantly exceed those from direct operations.

How better supplier diversity data and processes increased diverse spend reporting by over $100M

Learn how United Airlines supplier diversity team adds business value, engages business leaders, and proves impact

Supplier.io launched the 7th annual State of Supplier Diversity study to identify emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities from programs leaders like you across the country.

Financial services need to prove they're investing in the community. Supplier diversity is a perfect solution.

Get the right data to reliably meet your ESG goals including lowering Scope 3 emissions and meeting Net Zero targets.

Industry leaders the Hackett Group and Shelly Brown share the business case, insights, and best practices for sustainable procurement

ESG principles in your supply chain can generate real, measurable business benefits. Learn how ESG contributes to your roadmap to success. 

Overcome ESG challenges with better supplier data and deeper relationships. 3 strategies to strengthen your data and elevate ESG performance.

The Hackett Group shares how supplier diversity leaders can ensure their programs are successful with a clear roadmap to maturity.

The UScellural supplier diversity program drives improved business results by injecting optionality and competitiveness into their supply chain.

Enterprise Mobility's Dwayne Norris is a business leader who built a successful supplier diversity program that provides actionable data, supports BUs, and offers proven value.

Navigate the evolving landscape of supplier diversity in 2024. Explore legal insights, business value, and strategic planning for success.

Learn how a global HR organization propelled growth using Supplier.io to transform its supplier diversity program with accurate data and robust reporting.

Supplier.io offers strategic guide to meet the supplier diversity challenges of 2024 as well as reduce risk, boost innovation, and cut costs as supply chain challenges rise 

Maximize supplier diversity program impact with data-driven strategies. Lessons from leaders who know.

Unlock business success with strategic supplier diversity. Learn essential metrics for growth in today's corporate landscape.

Get a baseline and start measuring your Scope 3 greenhouse gases today with the data already at your fingertips. 

‘Tis the season for goal setting! Set new year goals for your supplier diversity program that set you up for success. Here are 3 supplier diversity goals to consider.

Supplier diversity programs have a lot of opportunity in 2024.  But are you ready? Check out these trends to set your supplier diversity and responsible sourcing program up for success in the coming year.

Maximizing supply chain sustainability requires procurement teams to properly manage and analyze their spend and supplier data. Here's how.

Procurement plays a pivotal role in achieving corporate sustainability goals. Here are the top supply chain sustainability KPIs for Procurement and why they matter.

ESG leaders gathered to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and strategies for more sustainable operations and how we can reach net zero commitments in the coming years.

Evolving ESG regulations may impact your supply chain. Make sure you know the details.

Having the active, vocal support of the executive team can make a huge difference regardless of where the supplier diversity program sits in the organization. The supplier diversity manager can get company executives involved - and keep them engaged - by following these 7 best practices. 

Responsible sourcing means ESG and supplier diversity working together to drive business benefits, reduce risk, increase innovation, and support the communities you do business in.

Supply & Demand Chain Executive has recognized Supplier.io’s CEO Aylin Basom with this year’s Women in Supply Chain Award.

5 ways ESG and supply chain sustainability delivers business value, from reduced risk to increased business results.

Our 6th annual report explores business relationships, executive support, program management, data, results, ESG and more.

Supplier diversity programs should use these metrics to stay on track and maximize their performance year over year.

Supplier.io is excited to share an important update regarding our supplier registration process that further enhances the insights we can provide to support procurement decisions.

Regardless of political noise, supplier diversity is a vital business requirement that offers considerable competitive advantages in the short and long term.

A message from the Supplier.io CEO, Aylin Basom about the recent Supreme Court decision and its implications for supplier diversity programs and professionals

Diverse supplier certifications are down this year. How can you find new diverse suppliers to meet your needs and grow your spend?

Supplier.io launched the 6th annual State of Supplier Diversity study to identify emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities from programs leaders like you across the country.

The following best practices will help you track and report on the progress made by your supplier diversity program and then set it up for future success.

Logitech’s Head of Global Supplier Diversity shares how he’s building a successful and growing supplier diversity program.

Logitech's Head of Supplier Diversity answers questions about how he runs a successful and growing program

Supplier diversity and sustainability (ESG) are becoming more connected as responsible sourcing strategies intersect for environmental, social, and diverse suppliers.  

In supplier diversity, the right approach to data makes a big difference.

Is procurement able to satisfy urgent bottom line requirements while also working towards visionary pursuits like supplier diversity and sustainability?

Across industries, individual companies are delivering on the promise of supplier diversity, with top performers spending 2-3X more with diverse suppliers than their peers. Who are they, and what can they teach us? At Supplier.io, we set out to find the organizations that are putting their money where their mouths are—and to learn what they’re doing to succeed.

Supplier diversity programs are hardly new. Most procurement professionals have some experience with deliberately including certified diverse suppliers in sourcing projects and even onboarding and partnering with suppliers that win contracts.

Supplier diversity isn't just good for communities, it can also help you win new business, especially with the government.  But you need to meet compliance requirements.

At its core, supplier diversity is a business strategy that diversifies the supply chain and removes barriers to entry for marginalized groups. Let’s break down what that means and why supplier diversity has never been more important.

Data Enrichment services improve data accuracy and quality by gathering missing or incomplete information, shedding visibility into your current utilization of diverse suppliers, and identifying your top suppliers to reduce dependencies.  

Get all the details on what certification means, why you need it, and what you can do with it. 

Here is a brief primer on supplier diversity tier 1 and tier 2 spend and how both benefit the impact and longevity of supplier diversity initiatives. 

An effective supplier diversity program is built on transparency, communication, and strategy. Let’s take a look at seven characteristics of successful supplier diversity programs.

An essential element of your supplier diversity program is a policy outlining what the program is, who it includes, what the program goals are, and how you will achieve those goals.

CPOs are now expected to add value beyond cost and drive process improvement in order to remain competitive. Learn the three ways 2023 ProcureCon West encouraged leaders to meet this increased demand.

The Hackett Group joined Supplier.io CEO to talk about how Procurement leaders use benchmarking tools and data to improve their programs.

Is benchmarking really that helpful? It can be! 3 ways you can use it to help your program.

What single aspect of your business affects the health and strength of your supplier diversity program the most? Answer: your data! Programs with strong, accurate, and reliable data place themselves in a position for success and are better able to scale their operations to promote growth.

Review 4 key metrics you can share with your leaders to demonstrate the value of your supplier diversity program.

Research shows leaders truly support the idea of supplier diversity. Review 3 ways you can turn that support into action.

Review key metrics your leadership team needs and how you can best capture that data over time, so you're always boardroom-ready.

Learn how to engage your executives from the successful program at The Container Store.

The Hackett Group joined Supplier.io CEO to talk about supplier diversity trends, and how they relate to the latest priorities for Procurement teams.

Research shows supplier diversity leaders are struggling with metrics and accountability. Review the data and explore a few ways you can simply data gathering.

Supplier diversity programs have more support than ever but still need additional help. We've identified a few ways leaders can provide more help.

Find ways to connect your supplier diversity program to the broader themes and priorities within your company.

Supplier.io's 5th State of Supplier Diversity Report is s the continuation of an initiative that extends back to 2017 and reflects the growth and maturity of supplier diversity programs as well as the impact of overarching trends in the economy, geopolitics, and society.

Explore how "average" supplier diversity programs are doing, the impact they're having, and how they can improve

Review a few specific examples of how you can use benchmarking data to improve your program and gain executive support

Find 3 simple ways you can get your extended team to include more diverse suppliers.

Find out how JetBlue was able to grow their supplier diversity program and manage supply chain risk during the pandemic

3 ways you can use benchmarking data to help you find new insights and opportunities.

Explore 5 ways you can continue to grow your program, even in this difficult economy

Research shows most business leaders support supplier diversity as simply how they want to do business. So we don't need to justify it anymore. But we do need to connect it to bigger business themes